Journal entry quarter 2

This quarter of the book was a great delight to read! This quarter of the book really touches on the feelings and emotion that teenagers experience. For example when Miles is feeling upset that Alaska and Colonel leave him out of the planning of the prank. Miles realizes that he doesn't have to be upset over Alaska and that he is only upset because he chooses to care about her. I think a lot teenagers can relate to this feeling when we get upset over some one we care about but but still choose to care about them because we feel it is worth it.

Another feeling that is very well expressed in the quarter of the book is when Miles “ wants to hate” Alaska's boyfriend Jake. I think most people have had a similar experience where we want to hate someone, but we don't really hate them. We just hate the idea of them having what we want. For example in Miles case he wants a girlfriend like Alaska and in a sense wants to be Jake. John Green does a great job at creating emotion through out the book. By doing this John creates a strong connection between you and the characters in the book, which makes you never want to put down the book in order to find out what happens to the characters.

When the group pulls the prank in the last portion of the book, it takes you even deeper into the story. It makes not want to put down the book at all. It gives you a sort of adrenalin rush. The way John Green describes the actions and feelings of the characters really puts you into the situation along with the group. You can imagine your self in the scenario. Heart pounding from running away from the Eagle, the sting of thorns cutting deep into your leg.

Corey ;)